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Meaning of surge
noun
- A sudden transient rush, flood or increase. Example: He felt a surge of excitement.
- The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation
- A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current. Example: A power surge at that generator created a blackout across the whole district.
- The swell or heave of the sea. (FM 55-501).
- A spring; a fountain.
verb
- To rush, flood, or increase suddenly. Example: Toaster sales surged last year.
- To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly. Example: A ship surges forwards, sways sideways and heaves up.
- To slack off a line.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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